Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,075,526;5,828,419; 5,751,372; 5,694,176; and 5,635,989. This product is subject to one or more U.S. or foreign patents pending.

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ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE

SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 44.

USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS

INCORPORATED INDICATES USER???S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE

LICENSE TERMS. IF THE USER DOES NOT ACCEPT THESE

LICENSE TERMS, THE USER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN

THE ENTIRE PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN ORDER

TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. Disclaimer ??? Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No warranty of any kind is made with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Trademarks ??? Sony is trademark of Sony. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Dolby Laboratories Information ??? Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby,??? ???Pro Logic,??? and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macrovision?? Information ??? Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for noncommercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

StarSight?? Information ??? StarSight?? features licensed under one or more of the following patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,353,121; 5,353,277; 5,479,266; 5,479,268; and 5,532,754. Use rights reserved.

TruSurround??? Information ??? TruSurround??? and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Note on recording programming ??? Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is permissible to record for your personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this area???check into the matter if you are unsure.

Some pay per view programs may be licensed from producers as ???view-only??? programs. These are copyrighted programs, and may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright owner.

DIRECTV?? Programming ??? ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING

MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT CARD APPROVAL AND

REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the United States (U.S.) to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services are not available outside the United States. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).

DIRECTV System hardware and installation

To arrange for professional installation of your DIRECTV System, ask questions, or resolve problems related to your DIRECTV System, contact your dealer. If you need more information, please contact the Sony Satellite System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Please record the following information for warranty

System Model #: - _______________________

Receiver Model #: ___________________________

Receiver Serial #: ___________________________

Access Card #: _________ __________ _________

WARNING or CAUTION

Double insulated systems are protected by additional board clearances and creepage, so that the unit will not be a safety hazard to the end-user.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Polarization ??? This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure

Power Sources ??? Operate this DIRECTV Receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

Power-Cord Protection ??? Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Overloading ??? Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Ventilation ??? Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer???s instructions have been adhered to.

For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Heat???Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Accessories ??? To avoid personal injury or damage to the DIRECTV Receiver, do not place the DIRECTV Receiver on any unstable cart, stand, table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer???s instructions.

Attachments ??? Do not use attachments unless recommended by DIRECTV as they may cause hazards.

Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding ??? The outdoor satellite dish antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the satellite dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes and the appropriate sections of the National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular Article 810-15, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-33, which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. These codes require proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or other building). If you are having a professional installer perform the installation, the installer must observe installation codes. This manual contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional local installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.

Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National Electrical Code instructions contained in ???Radio and Television Equipment???.

Note: The DIRECTV Receiver shall be grounded through the satellite/ local antenna cable before plugging into the telephone jack, and it must remain grounded thereafter.

Water and Moisture ??? WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Lightning ??? For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet, disconnect the antenna and cable system, and disconnect it from the telephone line. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Television Antenna Information ??? Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Do not locate the outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the DIRECTV Receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This DIRECTV Receiver is equipped with a plug that will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without blade exposure. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No. 70 1987, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Power Lines ??? Extreme care must be taken when installing and adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna and connecting cable, especially in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

Cleaning ??? Unplug this receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry ??? Never push objects of any kind into this DIRECTV Receiver through openings as they may touch dangerous voltages or ???short out??? parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the receiver. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Servicing???Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV Receiver yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Conditions Requiring Service???Unplug the DIRECTV Receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions:

???When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged.

???If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DIRECTV Receiver or it has been exposed to water.

???If the DIRECTV Receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Other adjustments may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the DIRECTV Receiver to its normal operation.

???If the DIRECTV Receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

???When the DIRECTV Receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts???When replacement parts are required, have the technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts.

Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check???Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DIRECTV Receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the DIRECTV Receiver is in safe operating condition.

Your DIRECTV Receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult the Upgrade menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.

With this receiver (SAT-A65, SAT-B65) and the proper satellite dish antenna, you may be able to subscribe to local channels from DIRECTV in certain areas. Additional equipment may be required in some markets. Check with your retailer or visit DIRECTV.com for information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.

Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Setup overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Attach the antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connect your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Determine antenna angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Testing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adding system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connect a terrestrial antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connect the RF remote control antenna (SAT-A65 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connect the VCR Control Cable

(SAT-A65 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Test the VCR (Record/Stop)

(SAT-A65 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting a home entertainment system. . . . . . . . 9

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing remote control batteries. . . . . . . . . . . 15 Programming the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Changing the remote default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using DIRECTV INTERACTIVE???

powered by Wink Communications?? . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Purchasing pay per view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cancelling purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting guide preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 To schedule or edit an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjusting audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting default and alternate audio . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65 only) . . . 21 Using the Optimize setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adjusting audio balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adjusting video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adjusting system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 New Access Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Change Receiver ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Set output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Input key enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lock a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Select menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Change color schemes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Set translucency level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Caller ID enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Restore factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Viewing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using program guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting a program guide style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Grid guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Logo guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Program guide and menu features . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The OneLine??? Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using Channel Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting favorites and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Using favorite channel lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Creating a channel list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Renaming a channel list: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Creating an Auto Set list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adding and removing all channels . . . . . . . . . . 32

Filtering the program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using Theme Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Selecting guide times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using access controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Locking & unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 How to lock the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Unlocking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Setting ratings limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Setting spending and time limits. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Appendix A Questions & Answers . . . . . . .39

Appendix B Manufacturers device

control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . .44 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

You may connect a second DIRECTV Receiver to the unused LNB output. These instructions also apply to an additional receiver.

Setup overview

This chapter explains how to:

???Connect the DIRECTV satellite dish antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver (this page).

???Connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV (see page 3).

???Find antenna azimuth and elevation settings for your location (see page 4).

???Test the DIRECTV System operation (see page 5).

How to use this manual

This manual uses these typographical conventions to help clarify instructions:

At this point, you should have:

???Mounted the DIRECTV satellite antenna and pointed it in the general direction of the satellite.

???Grounded the antenna as described in your antenna installation instructions.

???Attached RG-6 coaxial cable(s) to the antenna LNB connector(s).

???Routed the other end of the antenna cable to the back of your DIRECTV Receiver.

???Placed the DIRECTV Receiver accessible to a telephone modular jack.

Ensure that you have completed these procedures, then continue to the next page to begin installing the DIRECTV Receiver.

Tilt angle also appears if you have select an Oval Antenna from the Dish Type menu.

Main Menu tabs

3.Press the front panel SELECT button.

4.The ANTENNA INSTALL menu allows you to determine the correct antenna position using your 5-digit ZIP code. Enter your ZIP code and press

SELECT.

The correct azimuth and elevation angles appear as shown below.

5. Use these values to properly align your dish antenna.

Finding antenna settings based on ZIP code

Connecting components

Connect a terrestrial antenna

You can configure your DIRECTV Receiver several ways depending on the additional audio/video components you want to use.

This chapter explains how to:

???Connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna (this page).

???Connect the optional RF remote control antenna (this page).

???Connect and set-up a VCR (see page 8).

???Integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your existing audio or A/V system (see page 9).

At this point, you should have:

Verified that your system is operating properly.

Connected your DIRECTV Receiver to your TV.

Unplugged all components from electrical outlets.

You can connect a terrestrial (broadcast) TV antenna to your DIRECTV Receiver by connecting it to the DIRECTV Receiver???s TV ANT/CABLE IN jack (refer to figures on page 3). The remote control INPUT button allows you to switch between DIRECTV?? programming and input from the terrestrial antenna.

Connect the RF remote control antenna

(SAT-A65 only)

The SAT-A65 DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF (radio frequency) remote control antenna that allows you to control your receiver from other rooms in your house.

Connecting a VCR

Connect the VCR Control

Cable (SAT-A65 only)

Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna RG-6 coaxial cable to the DIRECTV Receiver???s SATELLITE IN jack (refer to figures on page 3).

1.Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the DIRECTV receiver:

If your VCR has A/V connectors ???

???Connect the DIRECTV Receiver???s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the VCR???s A/V IN jacks.

If your VCR only has an RF (coaxial) connector???

???Connect the DIRECTV Receiver???s OUT TO TV connector to the VCR???s

VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.

???If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver???s lower (mono) AUDIO L jack to the VCR???s AUDIO IN jack.

2.Depending on your TV and VCR, select the appropriate method to the connect the VCR to the TV:

If your TV and VCR have A/V connector ???

???Connect the DIRECTV Receiver???s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the TV???s A/V IN jacks.

If your TV or VCR only has an RF (coaxial) jack ???

???Connect the VCR???s VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV???s VHF/UHF IN jack.

3.Plug the TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical outlet.

Using the VCR Control Cable provided, the SAT-A65 DIRECTV Receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording.

1.Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack.

2.Temporarily position the other end over the VCR???s remote control sensor (normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).

The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual. If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:

3.Hold the VCR remote control about ??-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side.

4.Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.

5.Repeatedly press the remote control???s power key on and off.

Test the VCR (Record/Stop)

(SAT-A65 only)

9.Scroll through the VCR brands using the navgation buttons. If you cannot find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR, try related brands that use the same code. Your VCR may also respond to multiple codes.

10.Use the remote control SELECT button to try each code.

11.Alternate between this procedure and testing the code.

This Record/Stop test verifies the specified brand and code controls your VCR. Before starting the test:

???Turn the VCR power on.

???Verify the VCR Control Cable is properly connected.

???Insert a recordable videotape into the VCR.

Signals coming from the remote control at the same time as signals coming from the VCR Control cable may provide unreliable test results.

Connecting a home entertainment system

The A/V receiver must be turned on in order to send the video signal to your TV.

Use the DIRECTV Receiver front panel controls, rather than the remote control, to test the codes.

Test the VCR record and stop commands, If either command does not function, try other codes shown for your VCR brand. If you are unsuccessful after trying all available codes, recheck your VCR Control Cable connections and IR emitter placement.

You can integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your entertainment system to take advantage of enhanced audio and video capability. Follow these instructions to connect your DIRECTV Receiver.

???To connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your audio system, use A/V cables to connect the satellite receiver to the audio receiver???s AUDIO IN jacks.

???Dolby Digital - With the SAT-A65 model, you can enjoy programs that contain a Dolby Digital sound track. We recommend that you listen in surround sound for maximum enjoyment of these programs. You can connect the stereo outputs of the SAT-A65 to a receiver that contains a

TV, you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

2TV/VIDEO button - Switches between the inputs of your TV. To operate your TV, you

must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

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TV/VCR button - Switches between the inputs of your VCR. To operate your VCR, you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

TV/SAT button - Switches your satellite receiver output between regular TV and satellite broadcasts. To receive regular TV broadcasts, you must have a local TV antenna or cable connection.

Subchannel button - Use with the 0-9 buttons to select digital video subchannels (if available).

DISPLAY button - Displays information for the current program.

EXIT button - Closes all on-screen displays.

JUMP button - Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

VOL button - Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

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RECEIVER

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20SEARCH button - Access the Search feature to find favorite programs.

21CH +/???/PAGE buttons - Change channels. When a program guide is open, these buttons page through the

guide.

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MUTING button - Mutes the volume of the audio receiver. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, move the device switch to TV or see Changing the remote default on page 16. To operate your audio receiver or TV, you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

SLEEP button - Sets the audio receiver to turn off automatically after a certain amount of time (if your audio receiver has a compatible Sleep feature). To operate your TV, move the device switch to TV or see Changing the remote default on page 16. To operate your audio receiver or TV, you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

SOUND FIELD +/??? buttons - Switches between the various Sound Field settings of compatible audio receivers. To operate your audio receiver, you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

0-9 buttons - Change channels directly, and enter numerical values in on-screen displays.

Subchannel button - Use with the 0-9 buttons to select digital video subchannels if available (for example, 2.1).

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DISPLAY button - Opens the program information display for the current program.

MENU button - Opens the Main Menu.

VOL (Volume) +/??? button - Adjusts the audio receiver volume. To operate your audio receiver or TV, you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

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9Navigation button - The navigation buttons move the highlight in the on-screen displays. When no menus are displayed, pressing the

up or down navigation buttons activate the one-line guide.

10SEARCH button - Access the SEARCH feature to find favorite programs.

11AUDIO buttons - Changes the audio track of the current DVD in the DVD Player (if available). To operate your DVD Player, you

must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

12CODE SET button - Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV and other audio/video equipment (see pages 15???16).

13AMP POWER button - Turn on and off the audio receiver.To operate your audio receiver,

you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

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RM-Y807

14TV/AV POWER button - Turn on and off the TV. To turn on and off the DVD or

VCR, move the device switch to DVD or VCR. To operate your TV, DVD, or VCR,

you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

15POWER button - Turn on and off the satellite receiver.

16TV/VIDEO button - Switches between the inputs of your TV. To operate your

TV you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

17TV/SAT button- Switches the signal being output by the VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack from the SATELLITE IN to

VHF/UHF IN.

18PIC MODE button - Switches between the Picture Mode setting of compatible

TVs. To operate your TV you must first

set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

19JUMP button- Changes channels to the previously tuned channel.

20FAVORITE button - Toggles the Favorite Stations guides.

25VCR/DVD Control buttons - Operate VCR/DVD features such as play, record, pause, stop, and fast wind. To operate

your VCR/DVD you must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

26Device switch (TV/VCR/DVD/SAT switch) - Set the remote to operate

other devices in your home theater. To operate these other devices, you

must first set up the remote control (see pages 15???16).

Remote control functions

Installing remote control batteries

The navigation buttons are the most versatile (and most used) remote control feature. Using only the navigation buttons, you can perform virtually all on-screen functions including:

???Selecting a highlighted screen menu item.

???Moving the screen highlight (or cursor) up, down, left and right.

???Jumping directly to the OneLine??? Guide.

???Changing channels using the OneLine Guide.

Use the navigation buttons to move up, down, left, or right through the on-screen displays.

Press the navigation buttons up or down to display the OneLine guide while you are watching a program. When the OneLine guide appears, press the navigation buttons up or down to step to the next higher- or lower-numbered channel.

Press the GUIDE button to display the current program guide. Press it a second time (while a program title is highlighted) to display the Guide Options menu.

Press the DISPLAY button to display a brief description about the program you are viewing. For more details, press it again to display the Information Banner. The DISPLAY button provides scheduling information (and pay per view purchase information) about the program highlighted in the program guide. See Chapter 5 ??? Using program guides, on page 27 for more information.

Use the CHANNEL (CH +/???) button to move up or down to the next available channel in the OneLine Guide or scroll through a page of program guide selection.

Press the EXIT button to exit from any on-screen guide, remove banners, or terminate an action.

RM-Y807 Remote Control:

Move the device switch to SAT to control the DIRECTV Receiver. The other positions on the device switch indicate the devices they control.

RM-Y812 Remote Control:

Press the SAT function button to control the DIRECTV Receiver. The other function buttons indicate the devices they control.

To install or replace the remote control batteries:

1.Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.

2.Remove the battery compartment cover.

3.Insert two ???AA??? size batteries as shown, observing the correct polarity.

4.Replace the battery compartment cover.

Programming the remote control

The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls can be programmed to operate your other audio/video equipment.

1.Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the device you want to operate with this remote control. You can find these codes on pages 41 and 42.

2.Press the CODE SET button.

3.Press the 0-9 buttons to input the manufacturer code. Then Press the SELECT button. The remote is set up to operate that device.

4.Test the remote control. Press the POWER button for that equipment, then press other operation controls such as the (CH +/???) buttons. If the device does not respond to the remote control, repeat the procedure from step 2 and enter a different manufacturer code in step 3.

Changing the remote default

Using DIRECTV

INTERACTIVE???

powered by Wink Communications??

The RM-Y807 remote is set to control an audio receiver using the MUTING, SLEEP, and VOL +/??? buttons unless the device switch is set to TV. This setting can be changed so that these buttons always control the TV.

1.Press the CODE SET button.

2.Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the numbers ???1,??? ???0,??? ???0,??? then press the SELECT button. Press the SELECT button a second time.

3.The MUTING, SLEEP, and VOL +/??? buttons are now always set to control the TV.

4.To return to the default setting, follow the above step, but enter the numbers ???9,??? ???9,??? ???9??? in step 2

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE??? powered by Wink Communications?? is a free, easy-to-use service that allows you to interact with the television shows and advertisements. When the blinking symbol appears in the upper left part of your screen, you know that the program you're watching has been enhanced with DIRECTV INTERACTIVE???.

Simply press the button on your remote control.You can use your remote control to access up-to-the-minute sports scores, news and weather, get program trivia, respond to offers during commercials, and purchase products, all while watching TV.

DIRECTV INTERACTIVE

Interact

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DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM

Check your local weather, see the latest sports scores, interact with popular shows and shop from your couch. It is FREE, easy to use and lots of fun!

Go to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM Center to get started

DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM Center

Purchasing pay per view

Select the Purchases menu tab to display lists of recently viewed and advance purchased pay per view events. You can choose PAST PURCHASES and UPCOMING PURCHASES. The event channel, title, start date and time, and cost is shown for each purchase.

If you are not authorized for purchases using your DIRECTV Receiver, contact DIRECTV for assistance.

Cancelling purchases

The PAST PURCHASES pane shows recent pay per view events charged to your account. You cannot remove listed events. The list does not show:

???events purchased, but later canceled.

???purchased, cancelable events to which the DIRECTV Receiver never tuned.

???events ordered by calling DIRECTV.

The UPCOMING PURCHASES pane displays:

???PPV events you have purchased but not yet viewed

???PPV events purchased but never viewed.

Events ordered by calling DIRECTV do not appear on this list. For additional information about a specific event, highlight the event and press the DISPLAY button.

To purchase a pay per view event:

1.Highlight the Buy menu pane option

2.Press SELECT

3.Press SELECT again to confirm your purchase.

You may cancel some events after purchasing them. You can usually cancel unviewed purchases, however some events cannot be cancelled. If the Cancel Purchase button appears, you can clear the purchase. If this button is unavailable, part of the event has probably already been viewed, and you must accept the purchase.

To cancel a Pay Per View event:

1.Highlight the event you want to cancel.

2.Press SELECT on the remote control.

3.Use the pop-up menu panel to cancel the purchase.

Setting guide preferences

Options on the GUIDE PREFERENCES menu permits you to customize operation to best suit your needs.

Selecting guide options

To schedule or edit an event

The Schedule pane displays up to seven previously scheduled events at a time. If more than seven events are already scheduled, use the navigation buttons to scroll down to view the additional events. Small arrows at the top or bottom of the list indicate that there are additional events.

You can schedule events up to eleven months in advance.

Select Delete Event to clear a scheduled event.

If you specify a date, use the month/day format. The year is set automatically.

To schedule a program:

1.Highlight an upcoming program in the program guide and press SELECT. Press SELECT again to cycle through the next available option.

If you choose a scheduling option, the DIRECTV Receiver will turn on (if necessary) and tune to the specified channel at the chosen date and time.

2.If you chose Schedule to Tape (SAT-A65 only) and you have set up your VCR (see page 7), the DIRECTV Receiver will record the event. For unattended recording:

???Attach the VCR Control Cable and set up your VCR.

???Set your VCR for the correct DIRECTV Receiver output: RF (channel 3/4) or A/V (phono or S-Video).

???Insert a blank videotape and leave the VCR turned on.

3.Use the navigation buttons to specify AM or PM (or N for noon, or M for midnight if the you specified12:00).

4.Use the same procedure to set the program Length in hours and minutes.

5.Use the navigation buttons to advance to the Frequency column.

6.Specify when, or how often, the event occurs: Today, Tomorrow, Every Mon,

Every Tue, Every Wed, Every Thu, Every Fri, Every Sat, Every Sun,

Everyday, Mon-Fri, or ???/??? (specify a date).

7.After setting the Frequency, use the navigation buttons to advance.

8.Review your settings and choose OK, or choose Cancel to delete the edits.

To cancel a program scheduled for viewing or taping:

Find the upcoming program in the program guide you wish to cancel and press SELECT until the check mark (???) or videotape icon ( ) disappears.

If the program is currently airing, you must delete the event from the Schedule menu pane accessed from the TIMER menu.

Adjusting audio

From the MAIN MENU, highlight and SELECT the Audio & Video tab. From the AUDIO ADJUST menu pane, you can change:

???Default Audio and Alternate Audio

???Audio Left/Right Balance

???TruSurround?? Audio Processing (SAT-A65 only)

???Dolby Digital Output (SAT-A65 only)

???Output Optimization

Using Dolby Digital

audio (SAT-A65 only)

Setting the default audio language

1.Press the remote control INPUT button to access these services.

2.Highlight the desired language.

3.Press SELECT.

Occasionally, an audio track may be offered that is not being broadcast, in which case the audio will not change or you will not hear any audio. Change channels to restore the audio track to the one specified on the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT menu pane.

Select the Dolby Digital audio (SAT-A65 only), then use the CHANNEL (CH +/???) button to step through the audio tracks for the current program. For programs that are offered in Dolby Digital, the double-D symbol ( ) appears with the audio track title.

Using the Optimize

setting

The Optimize selection allows you to select the preferred audio optimization based on the receiver-to-TV connection used.

???Set Optimize to Stereo to provide highest quality audio when using the

AUDIO OUTPUT (L) and (R), and/or DIGITAL OUTPUT connection.

???Use the Optimize Mono setting to provide the highest-quality audio when using the OUT TO TV coaxial connection.

Adjusting video

Use the navigation buttons to increase or decrease the Audio Balance settings in the pop-up menu.

Adjust video display brightness, contrast, and saturation for the best on-screen image. (SAT-A65 only)

1.Highlight the Audio & Video tab from the MAIN MENU.

2.Press SELECT.

3.Highlight the Video tab.

4.Highlight the PicturePerfect menu pane button.

5.Press SELECT.

Adjusting the screen image controls

Using Caller ID

You must subscribe to Caller ID from your local telephone company to use this feature.

Use the navigation buttons to increase/decrease the screen Brightness, Contrast, and image Saturation settings in the pop-up menu.

Your DIRECTV Receiver shows you the name and telephone number (if available) of incoming telephone calls on your TV.

You can also see the name, time, and telephone number of recent calls on your TV as shown in the figure below.

Highlight and SELECT the Caller ID tab from the MAIN MENU.

Disable

Using Search

Call history screen

You can disable and enable the Caller ID feature from the PREF menu pane under the System tab available on the MAIN MENU.

Use Search to find shows that have specific words used in titles or descriptions. Press the remote control SEARCH button to access the setup pane shown below.

SEARCH SETUP

Setup

Result

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Search for words in the Program Titles and Descriptions within Guide.

rodeo casino tropical Roberts Empty Empty Empty Empty

Adjusting system settings

New Access Card

Select the System tab from the MAIN MENU to access the system functions described in this section.

Highlight the New Card tab to set the receiver to use a new DIRECTV access card. SELECT the Prepare new card menu button and follow the on-screen instructions.

NEW ACCESS CARD

Antenna

Signal

Prefs

Test

New Card

Upgrade

Features

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Follow this procedure to prepare a new access card.

Once started it cannot be interrupted. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Select button below to begin

Prepare new card

Restore factory default settings

Viewing Messages

SELECT the Factory Defaults menu button to restore the PREFERENCES options to the original factory settings.

Antenna, Signal, and Test functions are described Chapter 1 ??? Getting started.

DIRECTV uses the MESSAGES feature to send you important information, inform you of special events, and tell you about special offers.When you receive a new message, a New Mail icon appears at the top of all menus until you read the message. Highlight and SELECT the View Messages tab from the MAIN MENU.

Second page of message text...

VIEW MAIL menu pane

Selecting a program guide style

Grid guide

Cells with arrows indicate the program started at an earlier time or continues later than can be shown in the selected 2-hour period.

???The different program guide styles (see page 27).

???Common program guide and menu features (see page 29).

???How to use the OneLine??? Guide (see page 30).

???How to set-up and use the Channel Mark Guide (see page 30).

Personalize the program guide to show program listings that interest you. You determine how your choices appear onscreen by your guide selection. Available guide styles are:

???Grid with Picture-in-Guide or description

???Logo with Picture-in-Guide or description

???Easy to see what programs are available at a particular time.

???Shows two hours of programming divided into 30-minute blocks.

???Picture-in-Guide displays the current program in the upper right corner.

???Four channels of programming are displayed using Picture-in-Guide.

???Programs appear in a row with the channel on which they are broadcast.

If a program title cannot entirely fit in the space provided, an ellipsis (???) indicates that a portion of the title is not shown.

You can browse five channels by turning the Picture-in-Guide off.

Press the remote control GUIDE button while the program guide appears on-screen to display the Guide Options menu.

???Browse up or down one channel at a time with the navigation buttons when the highlight is in the grid.

???Use the remote control CHANNEL (CH +/???) button to scroll through a full page of guide entries at a time.

???Move the highlight to the right to show later time periods.

Turn off the Picture-In-Guide:

1.Press the remote control GUIDE button.

2.Press the GUIDE button again to access the Options menu tab.

3.Highlight the Picture-in-Guide menu button.

4.Press SELECT to toggle the feature off.

LOGO GUIDE

All Channels

A description of the program currently airing on the highlighted network menu appears here, if available.

Wed, Aug 1 10:54 PM

An image of the currently airing program highlighted in the menu selection appears here

Program guide and menu features

Selecting a guide style

1.Press the remote control MENU button.

2.Use the navigation buttons to highlight and SELECT the Guide Options menu tab.

3.From the Options menu tab, highlight your selection and press SELECT.

4.Highlight and SELECT the Exit tab to return to the program you were viewing.

The on-screen guides and menus provide a logical and convenient way to access system features and settings. Every guide and menu contain these elements:

???The guide or menu title

???The day of the week, date, and time appear in the upper right corner

???Menu pane selection tabs

Second page of message text...

Using favorite channel lists

???How to create a channel list (this page).

???Renaming a channel list (see page 32).

???Using Auto Set, Add All, and Del All functions (see page 32).

???How to filter the program guide (see page 33).

???How to change guide times (see page 34).

Channel Lists are provided to help you organize the hundreds of available channels into groupings suitable for your household. Each list can contain as many or as few channels as you wish. You can customize these groups several ways. For example, Fav. A could be Dad???s favorite channels, Fav. B could be Mom???s favorites, Fav. C could be the kids??? channels, and Family could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family.

FAVORITE LIST SETUP

Theme

Times

Fav List

Fav Setup

Options

Ch. Mark

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Quality entertainment for the whole family, featuring animated XYZ classics, original series, entertainment specials, and movies.

Filtering the program guide

Press the remote control GUIDE button while in a guide. A pop-up menu provides filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles. By combining each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down channels to those that match your viewing interests.

Locking & unlocking the system

How to lock the system

Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of DIRECTV?? programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits provide a great degree of control. The DIRECTV Receiver must be locked for the TV Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be enforced.

When you first receive your satellite system, it will be unlocked; (i.e., no limits or restrictions are in effect). You must lock the system to enforce the limits (spending, ratings, TV timer, and ???Family??? favorite list).

Note: Once the DIRECTV Receiver is locked, only existing Family list channels will be accessible. If the Family list does not contain any channels, no channels can be viewed without first unlocking the receiver. To avoid this, verify the contents of the Family list before locking the receiver.

When you SELECT the Lock button, the LOCK SYSTEM pop-up panel appears.

PARENTAL LOCK

Lock

Fav Setup

Ratings

Limits

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Enforce rating, spending, and viewing limits, and restrict access to Family list channels.

Enter the 4 digit passcode to lock(unlock) your receiver.

Lock

Press Cancel to clear the locking process.

If you forget your four-digit code, you must call DIRECTV.

1.Enter a four-digit passcode using the remote control.

2.Highlight and SELECT OK.

3.Enter the code again to confirm.

4.Highlight and SELECT OK.

Once you select OK, the satellite receiver is locked. You must enter the passcode to unlock it. A lock symbol icon appears at the top of every menu screen to remind you that the system is locked.

.

PARENTAL LOCK

Lock

Fav Setup

Ratings

Limits

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Enforce rating, spending, and viewing limits, and restrict access to Family list channels.

Enter the 4 digit passcode to lock(unlock) your receiver.

Unlocking the system

The button used to lock the system is also used to unlock the system.

Setting ratings limits

To remove the lock and its restrictions:

1.Highlight the Locks & Limits tab from the MAIN MENU.

2.SELECT the Unlock menu button.

3.Enter the code you entered to lock the system.

Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed!

Choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect.

Program ratings indicate the suitability of a program???s content for a given audience.

Highlight the Ratings tab. Highlight and select the highest rating you wish to allow. The chosen rating will be checked as shown below.

Setting spending and time limits

Highlight the Limits tab to set the maximum spending limit. You can set the maximum purchase price on a per-event basis.

To change the displayed limit:

1.Highlight the Max Spending button

2.Press SELECT to display the SPENDING LIMIT pop-up panel.

Use this menu to set the specific hours and maximum hours the satellite receiver can be used for viewing.

SPENDING/VIEWING LIMITS

Lock

Fav Setup

Ratings

Limits

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24:00 Hours allowed 24:00 Hours allowed 24:00 Hours allowed 24:00 Hours allowed 24:00 Hours allowed 24:00 Hours allowed 24:00 Hours allowed

Total time watched today: 1:12

TV Codes

VCR Codes

VCR Codes (continued)

DVD Codes (RM-Y807 Only)

AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y807 Only)

Digital Satellite Receivers

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Sony Satellite System Information Center

1-800-838-SONY (7669)

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Supplied

Accessories

Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite

Receiver Accessories

Satellite Antenna

SAN-18D4

Satellite Antenna

SAN-24MD1

Local TV Antenna

ANJ-AA1

A

A/V receiver, connecting 9 Access card, new 24 Advance select 19 Aligning the antenna 4 Alternate audio 21 Antenna

alignment values 4 cable, connecting 2 pointing 4 terrestrial 7

Audio

balance 21 balance control 22 connection 22 digital 22

Azimuth angle, determining 4

B

Balance, audio 22 Batteries, installiing 15 Brightness, video 23

Button board, change layout 24

C

Caller ID, disable 26 Can???t Tape message 10 Cancel purchase 18

Changing menu language 26 Channel banner

location 30

removing from screen 30 Channel Mark, assigning channels 30

Channel Set function 25 Color scheme, changing 26 Contrast, screen 23 Controls

front panel 4 VCR, testing 9

Crosstalk, reducing 25

D

Default audio 21

Delete event, preselected 20 Dish antenna pointing 4 Dolby

digital connection 9 logo icon 21

Pro Logic 10

E

Edit preselected program 20 Elevation angle, determining 4 Emitter, VCR control cable 9 English language menus 26 Entertainment system, connecting 9

F

Factory settings, restore 26 Front panel controls 4

G

Guide

features 29 grid style 27 logo style 28

selecting style 27

H

History, purchase 18

I

Icons

interactive features 16 menu 3

multiple box 3 new mail 26 on-screen display 3 option list 3

taping 19 toggle 3, 24 viewing 19

ID, receiver 25

Info Banner, using 30 Input key enable 25

L

Language, menu 26

Locate satellite 4

Locking a channel 25

M

Mail

Erase 26 message 26 viewing 26

Menu

color 26 features 29

function overview 17 icons 3

language 26 tabs 29

Menu"translucency 26 Multiple box icon 3

N

Navigation buttons functions 11, 15 remote control 15

New mail icon 26

O

On-screen menu language 26 Optimize 22

Options list icon 3

Ordering events via phone 18 Output channel, setting 25

P

Past puchases pane 18 Pay per view

history 18 purchase 18 upcoming events 18

Phone jack connection 3 Picture-In-Guide

options 27 turning off 28

PicturePerfect, adjusting 22 Preferences, system 25 Program guide

features 29 styles 27

Purchase Pay Per View event 18 Purchases not listed 18

R

Rear panel connections 2

phone jack connector 3 Receiver ID, changing 25 Recording

unattended 19 VCR setup 20

U

Unattended recording 20 Unviewed purchases 18 Upcoming purchases menu 18

V

VCR

connecting 8 control cable 8, 9

remote control sensor 8 SETUP menu 9

testing 9 Video

contrast 22 saturation 22

Z

ZIP code antenna alignment 4